Carolina House Trust

12/06/2026

What if a few calm minutes each day could help build stronger minds, better connections, and a more positive outlook?

A growth mindset isn’t just about learning new skills, it’s about learning how to pause, reset, and try again. Practicing calming activities together at home can help everyone feel more supported, focused, and ready to grow
Try these simple calming activities together:
• 🧘‍♀️ Family breathing time – 5 slow breaths in, 5 slow breaths out
• 🎨 Creative quiet moments – drawing, colouring, or crafting side-by-side
• 📖 Shared reading – take turns reading aloud or listening to a story
• 🌿 Mindful moments – listen to calming music or nature sounds together
• ☕ Slow-down chats – sit with a warm drink and share one good thing from your day

Remember: it’s not about doing it perfectly, it’s about showing up, trying, and growing together.

Let’s share ideas! What’s your family’s favourite way to relax and reset at home?

11/06/2026

⏰ 3 days to go! – Chief Social Worker vacancy closing soon

There’s just three days left to apply for our Chief Social Worker role at Carolina House Trust, with applications closing on 14th June 2026.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role and help shape the future of care for children and young people within a values driven, high performing organisation.
• Lead at a strategic, organisation wide level
• Champion high quality Social Work practice and safeguarding
• Drive innovation and service development
• Be part of a growth mindset culture

If you’re an experienced Social Work leader ready to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now: https://carolinahousetrust.org.uk/chief-social-worker/

10/06/2026

This week Nicola and Charlene have been visiting schools in Angus to do mock interviews with S4 learners. Charlene was in Forfar yesterday with Nicola in Monifieth today.

It was so interesting to hear what the young people were interested in pursuing after school. Whatever their goal, practice will make them better prepared. Facing their nerves and sitting in front of employers this week is already a big achievement. Thank you Developing the Young Workforce, Tay Cities for having us!

10/06/2026

It’s Bike Week and it’s the perfect time to celebrate the simple joy of getting on a bike and boosting our wellbeing at the same time! Whether you’re a daily cyclist or haven’t ridden in years, this is a great opportunity to get pedalling.

Why cycling is great for wellbeing
• Physical health: Improves fitness, strengthens muscles, and supports heart health
• Mental wellbeing: Boosts mood, reduces stress, and helps clear your mind
• Connection: Explore your local area or enjoy time outdoors with friends and family
• Sustainable travel: A small change that makes a big difference for the planet

🚲 How to get involved
• Swap a short car journey for a bike ride
• Take a lunchtime cycle to refresh your day
• Try a family bike ride – parks, seafronts, and quiet trails are perfect for all ages
• Join a local Bike Week event or community ride
• Dust off your bike and start with a short, gentle route

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Ideas for families
• Turn it into an adventure: pack snacks and plan a mini picnic stop 🧺
• Create a fun challenge (spot nature, count landmarks, or map your route!)
• Let children and young people help plan the journey to build excitement

Top tip: Start small and go at your own pace, every pedal counts.

Let’s use Bike Week as inspiration to build healthier habits, spend time outdoors, and enjoy the benefits of cycling together.

Who’s joining the ride this week?

09/06/2026

It's almost time... for the Dundee Play Festival to begin! ☀️💦 🃏

We will be at Fairfield Community Hub on Thursday 11th June, bringing messy play to people of all ages. Come along from 10am to discover how play is good for you. More info and booking is on our website.
https://carolinahousetrust.org.uk/messy-play-for-all-ages-dundee-play-festival/

Fairfield Community Hub

We will be offering messy play to people of all ages at Fairfield Community Sports Hub during Dundee Play Festival.

08/06/2026

Congratulations to Calum, who is celebrating 15 years of service with Carolina House Trust. We would be quite simply lost without him. Calum looks after our finances, health and safety, administration and facilities. Rumour is, if you search 'any other duties' in an encyclopedia, you will see Calum!

07/06/2026

⏰ One week to go! – Chief Social Worker vacancy closing soon

There’s just one week left to apply for our Chief Social Worker role at Carolina House Trust, with applications closing on 14th June 2026.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role and help shape the future of care for children and young people within a values driven, high performing organisation.
• Lead at a strategic, organisation wide level
• Champion high quality Social Work practice and safeguarding
• Drive innovation and service development
• Be part of a growth mindset culture

If you’re an experienced Social Work leader ready to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now: https://carolinahousetrust.org.uk/chief-social-worker/

07/06/2026

Did you know Carolina House Trust are Children in Scotland members? Our membership helps us stay informed on all the latest developments in services for children across Scotland and provides access to fantastic training.

Katie travelled to Glasgow recently to attend the annual Children in Scotland conference. She attended workshops on LGBTQ+ inclusion, harmful sexual behaviour, and poverty. Keeping our staff up to date helps us deliver relevant and timely support to our foster carers, and, by extension, to the children and young people.

Children in Scotland

06/06/2026

Time is running out to register for Children's Legislative Review Practitioner Engagement Workshops. Deadline: 8th June. 🗓️

These will be held both online and in Glasgow later this month. This is your chance to have a say on the Scottish legal frameworks that surround foster care, permanence planning and continuing care.

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/celcis/2228160

05/06/2026

Growth happens just outside your comfort zone.

What if this week, we chose bravery over comfort—just a little bit each day?

We’re starting a Bravery Challenge and you’re invited:
👉 Do ONE thing each day that makes you slightly nervous
👉 Speak up, try something new, take a small risk
👉 Focus on progress, not perfection

Because bravery isn’t about big, dramatic moments, it’s about those small choices that stretch who you are becoming.

Your challenge starts now:
What’s one thing you’ve been avoiding that could help you grow?